# SubsPad vs Pharma Pal

The clearest difference is ads: SubsPad at none against Pharma Pal's shown. Pharma Pal's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubsPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pharma Pal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubsPad ships an update every 3 months, Pharma Pal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubsPad | Pharma Pal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharma-pal/id6754909017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huizhou Kingtog Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679527217) | [Ahmad Ragab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850772504) |

## What reviewers say

### SubsPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subspad-subscription-manager/id6738670336)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions Manager Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription Manager Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Manage Subscriptions  LifeTime | $6.99 | one-time |


### Pharma Pal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharma-pal/id6754909017)

Organize your home medicine cabinet and never lose track of medications. Manage inventory, track expiration dates, and set reminders for your family. This productivity tool helps you stay organized with a clean, easy-to-use interface.

**Highlights:** Home medicine inventory management, Family profiles for multiple members, Smart expiration and low-stock reminders, Cloud sync and offline access, Multi-language support, Add photos for easy identification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubsPad free?

SubsPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pharma Pal free?

Pharma Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SubsPad or Pharma Pal have ads?

Pharma Pal shows ads; SubsPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, SubsPad or Pharma Pal?

SubsPad ships an update every 3 months, and Pharma Pal fortnightly. Most recently, SubsPad was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pharma Pal on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*